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Buccal fat removal reduces the fat pads in the lower cheeks. It slims a round face and brings out the cheekbones and jawline, all through a small incision inside the mouth.
The buccal fat pads sit in the hollow below the cheekbones. In some people they are large enough to give the face a round or full appearance that does not change with weight loss.
Dr. Sood makes a small incision inside each cheek and removes a measured portion of the fat pad. Because the incision is inside the mouth, there is no external scar.
Removing too much can make the face look hollow with age, so the amount is planned carefully for your face shape. Buccal fat removal can be combined with chin surgery or a neck lift for a more defined profile.
You may be a good candidate if you are healthy, at a stable weight, and bothered by full lower cheeks.
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Ask Dr. SoodSoft foods for the first several days, then back to a normal diet as the incisions heal.
Most people return to work within a few days. Swelling settles over several weeks.
Yes, which is why the amount is planned conservatively. The fat pads naturally shrink with age, so we protect against a hollow look later.
Yes. The removed fat does not return.
No visible scar. The incision is inside the mouth and heals quickly.
Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.
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